Another day, another fire

A
fast-moving grass fire ripped through 40 hectares of grassland, forcing stock
evacuations and threatening several homes in the Yass Valley on Wednesday.

The
fire started just after 4.20pm near houses at Wallaroo. At one stage, the fire
was threatening up to 10 homes.

Rural
Fire Service volunteers from NSW and the ACT rushed to the scene, working
quickly to contain the flames. Two helicopters doused the flames from above,
while more than 20 fire units worked on the ground.

A
bulldozer was used to create containment lines, and the fire was brought under
control by 5.10pm.

No
homes were destroyed, although some sheds and adjacent buildings were damaged.
The fire also damaged a vineyard.